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MONOLOGUES (3h)

Our interaction often tends to get stuck in a similar rhythm on stage. Two-three sentences back and forth spoken fast without leaving any pauses. We exchange information but we don’t take the time to really get to know and express our characters wants and needs. The driving force for their actions. In this workshop we learn to take and give time for that. We also explore what a monologue can consist of and how your scene partners can respond to them. So that the changes in pace would make your scenes more memorable.

This workshop is suitable for people with some previous experience in improvisation / theatre. The minimum number of participants is 8, maximum 14.

Opettaja / Teacher

Rahel Otsa is a thoughtful and dynamic improviser who created one of the first improv theatres in Estonia Jaa !mproteater (2009- 2019); is the main producer of the International Improv Festival Tilt in Tallinn (currently on hiatus) and has taught improv to both children and adults since 2009, when she started exploring this wonderful world. In 2022 she opened up her own improv school in Tallinn called Rahel Otsa Improkool.

Her workshops have been appreciated in Europe but also Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Singapore, Nepal and China. Besides conducting workshops tailored for improvisers, she also does corporate workshops and helps organise different events.

Before becoming hooked with improv she did classical theatre and the theatre of the oppressed and she combines all these experiences in trying to find new ways to approach improv. She’s constantly looking for ways to make improv touch audience's hearts and minds with more than just laughter and believes that well-told stories can change the world.

Workhop: Monologues (3h)

Teacher: Rahel Otsa (Estonia)

Workshop language: English

Friday, February 27th

At: 17-20

Price: 45€ Impro Helsinki Students, 55€ others (incl. ALV/ VAT 25,5%)

Location: Lapinlahden Lähde, Helsinki

Things to note: The workshop space is in the third floor of the building (no elevator) and is unfortunately not an accessible space. Bring your own water bottle and snacks if you wish so. No shoes in the workshop space. The workshop is aimed for improvisers with previous experience.